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Highlights

  • Spacious closets
  • Covered parking
  • Professional services
  • Full size washer and dryers
  • Updated units
  • Onsite manager

Location

16516 Creek Ln Se, Yelm, WA 98597, USA
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Management

The Rants Group | Residential Rentals

Leasing office

(360) 458-2166

Property Overview

Yelm Creek Apartments has an overall strong rating, with standout marks for value, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. It offers spacious closets, covered parking, full-size washer and dryers, updated units, professional services, and an onsite manager, along with strong value for money and a nearby top-rated elementary school.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Yelm Creek Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Yelm Creek Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath843 sqft$1,600 /mo2 units availableThis updated, bright, clean, and very well-cared-for complex has an on-site manager to help with the little things. A safe, light, and bright complex with covered parking and a great mix of tenants makes this a great place to call home. It is within walking distance to restaurants and shopping centers. Each unit has a covered parking stall, and plenty of guest parking is available. The units have been updated and are always sparkling clean as we use professional services to prepare the unit just for you. The onsite manager is always ready to help with questions or any issues that may arise. Some of the unit features are: Covered parking Full-size washer and dryers in your unit Eating bar Spacious closets and newer surfaces in all units (Photos are of a similar unit) Community Manager Lisa McGrath (360) 458-2166 *** NO SHOWINGS OF OCCUPIED UNITS *** Unit 843 SF Security Deposit: $1,650.00 Pets are allowed with a $381.25 deposit, No Dogs Pet rent: $75.00 per month per pet Water/Sewer: $50.00 per month School District: Yelm Minimum Lease: 12 Months *** All tenants are required to obtain renters or liability insurance. ***

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Amenities for Yelm Creek Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Sink Disposal

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
OvenRange
Range/OvenRefrigerator
Washer and Dryer

Building

Cats OK

Services

Garbage
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units40

About Yelm Creek Apartments

HomeApartments in Yelm Yelm Creek Apartments

A safe, light, and bright complex with covered parking and a great mix of tenants makes this a great place to call home. It is within walking distance of restaurants and shopping centers. Each unit has a covered parking stall, and plenty of guest parking is available. The units have been updated and are always sparkling clean as we use professional services to prepare the unit just for you. The onsite manager is always ready to help with questions or any issues that may arise. Visit https rantsgroup com for more information.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Yelm Creek Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Yelm Creek Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Yelm Creek Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Yelm Creek Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Yelm Creek Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Yelm Creek Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Yelm Creek Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Yelm Creek Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Yelm Creek Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Yelm Creek Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 miles away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 3.4 miles away
Distance from transit
More than 1.5 miles from public transportation

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Rent trends in Yelm

2-bedroom apartments at Yelm Creek Apartments cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Yelm.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Yelm
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Yelm
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,600
December 2024$1,600
January 2025$1,636
February 2025$1,635
March 2025$1,600
May 2025$1,395
June 2025$1,535
July 2025$1,597
August 2025$1,721
September 2025$1,600
January 2026$1,450
February 2026$1,542
March 2026$1,519
April 2026$1,400
May 2026$1,500
July 2026$1,700
August 2026$1,732
September 2026$1,693
October 2026$1,502

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Can I afford to live at 16516 Creek Ln Se?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$64,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $64,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,600.
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Schools near Yelm Creek Apartments

Fort Stevens Elementary School

16525 100th way se

yelm, WA, 98597

PK, K-5Public
B-

Wa He Lut Indian School

11110 conine ave se

olympia, WA, 98513

K-8Public

Early Learning Center

12223 s a st

tacoma, WA, 98444

PKPublic

Bethel Virtual Academy

7319 eustis hunt rd

spanaway, WA, 98387

K-12Public
C-

Summit VIrtual Academy

305 college st ne

lacey, WA, 98516

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Yelm near 16516 Creek Ln Se

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 16516 Creek Ln Se, Yelm

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

4/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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